Books About Dentists for Preschoolers

Going to the dentist can be an unsettling or scary experience for preschoolers (and sometimes for adults!). Reading about dentists and their helpful work can create more positive attitudes in preschoolers.

These books are perfect for talking about dentists and would be great additions to your home or classroom, especially when you are talking about dental health or community helpers.

Books About Dentists

At the Dentist by Mari Schuh
The simple text and photographs of this book show exactly what happens as a child visits the dentist’s office for her checkup.

A Day in the Life of a Dentist by Heather Adamson
A nonfiction book with photographs that follows a dentist through her workday. The amount of text may challenge the attention span of younger preschoolers but just a picture-read of this book is good information.

Dentist (First Time) by Jess Stockham
This book helps answer children’s questions about a visit to the dentist. You may trigger more conversations with your children after reading this one.

Curious George Visits the Dentist by H. A. Rey
George bites into a wax apple (by mistake) and his tooth begins to hurt. The man in the yellow hat takes George to the dentist to get his teeth checked.

The Crocodile and the Dentist by Taro Gomi
A crocodile is a little afraid of going to the dentist. The dentist is a little afraid of a crocodile coming to his office.

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